Johnnie and Judy Pilgrim have served in the church and God’s kingdom in multiple areas during their 33 years of marriage. Prior to starting his tenure as an elder in December 2020, Johnnie served as both a youth ministry deacon and involvement ministry deacon for 25 years. Johnnie has served on the board of Living Hope International, a missions and service ministry in Honduras, for ten years, the past three years as board chair. The Pilgrims are well known for showing their love for people through the many meals and fellowship gatherings they have organized and overseen over the years. When Johnnie and Judy are in charge of a meal, you know it is going to be good! The Pilgrims have two adult sons, Johnnie Lee and J.D., and a daughter-in-law Emily, all of whom are members of the Newnan church family. Johnnie and Judy run their own real estate appraisal firm, and are highly regarded as being very generous with their time and money in service to others.